Quantum Optics Theory

Welcome

We are a theoretical quantum optics group run by Prof. Christine Muschik, based in the Department of Physics & Astronomy and the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo.

We develop novel tools for investigating and engineering light-matter interactions with applications in the field of quantum information science. Our work involves close collaborations with experimental groups and focuses particularly on finding new protocols for realizing (i) quantum networks and (ii) quantum simulations of models from high energy physics.

Quantum devices allow us to accomplish computing and sensing tasks that go beyond the capabilities of their classical counterparts. However, protecting quantum information from being corrupted by errors is difficult.